Ever wanted an exact copy of your favourite pet? Well, now it's possible - but is it smart? Most pet owners have suffered the loss of a...

Although many of us dread it, we visit our dentist routinely to insure our mouth stays healthy and our smile bright. Our pets also...

Essentially, microchips are computer chips about the size of a grain of rice. Easily implanted under your pet's skin by a hypodermic...

Surgery is a scary thought for anyone, but advances in human medicine are helping to make patients more comfortable and shortening stays...

Advances in human medicine seem to occur on a daily basis as research and new technology bring new possibilities and hope of healing. And...

It's doubtful that anyone would picture their family veterinarian swinging a light saber on the bridge of some galactic cruiser, but he...

The use of acupuncture is growing in popularity among veterinarians and the practitioners say they are impressed with the results. Only a...

More than 15 million dogs in North America suffer some form of degenerative joint disease, better known as arthritis. Unfortunately, many...

To most pet owners, the return of spring is a joyous occasion. The opportunity to spend quality time with your pet outdoors can be an...

Dental care of dogs and cats is one of the most commonly overlooked areas of pet health care. Approximately 80% of all dogs and cats have...

Many of us enjoy snuggling close to our pets and despite misguided news reports detailing health risks, most of us will continue to do...

Retro is a word usually bringing warm and fuzzy feelings of nostalgia. But for the more than 80 million cats living in North America, the...

For almost two decades, safe, effective flea medications from your veterinarian have helped pet owners battle these blood-sucking...

Most dog owners would admit a lack of knowledge or perhaps even a lack of concern about canine hypertension, or high blood pressure in...

It's a common occurrence: Pet owners expressing feelings of frustration, helplessness and even despair from a single symptom. Their pets...

Pets are living longer thanks to advances in veterinary care, diagnostics, and earlier intervention. But the key to enjoying our "senior"...

It's been said that "eyes are the windows to the soul" and certainly when you look into the eyes of your beloved pets, you can see the...

Arthritis and chronic pain are not purely human conditions. Dogs and cats feel pain too and arthritis causes long term pain that can...

Should your pet start an Atkins Diet? According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 56% of adult dogs and 53% of adult...

Every day, Cindy Fleischner lines up her crew of cuddly canines for breakfast. As the four other dogs eat, Cindy pulls Katy, her 12 year...